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Atari
Atari is a global company within the video game industry. It develops and publishes games for consoles, smartphones, and tablets. Atari also produces hardware,...
Atari
Atari is a global company within the video game industry. It develops and publishes games for consoles, smartphones, and tablets. Atari also produces hardware, including the Atari VCS, and licenses its brands for merchandise and media.
General information
Firm type
Subsidiary
Year founded
1972
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Redwood City
Corporate office
Redwood City, CA, United States
Additional offices
San Francisco, CA, United States · New York, NY, United States · London, United Kingdom · Oslo, Norway
Principals
Wade Rosen
CEO
Nolan Bushnell
Co-founder
Ted Dabney
Co-founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Atari?
Wade Rosen, CEO since 2021, directs strategy with input from the board. The firm's public company structure means material decisions go to the board of directors (per public filings).
How does Atari source proprietary deal flow?
Atari primarily generates revenue through licensing its brand and IP catalog to third-party developers, not through traditional investment sourcing. Deals originate from inbound partnership requests for retro game re-releases or blockchain integrations (per company communications).
Does Atari participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Atari does not manage external funds or make venture-style fund commitments. Its capital allocation is internal, directed at IP development, partnerships, and selective acquisitions (per annual reports).
What investment stages does Atari typically target?
Atari does not invest in external companies at any stage. Its activity is limited to brand collaborations, licensing agreements, and occasional minority stakes in partner studios within the blockchain gaming sector.
Which sectors does Atari explicitly avoid?
Atari does not invest outside gaming and digital entertainment. It avoids hard assets, financial services, and enterprise technology.
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